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Hey guys, I am going to look at a 2018 WRX Premium and a 2018 WRX STI Base (both CWP) this Friday. Trading my 2015 Legacy 2.5i Premium in for it and a big down payment. I've been researching the hell out of all the pro's and con's of each car. Right now, I am on the edge between the two. For me the main thing it comes down to is that I really hate going to the gas station a lot and spending a lot of money on gas, and I also drive a ton and drive long distances. I understand you're sacrificing mileage for what the STI offers, but I want to ask you guys who have a 2015+ STI what your average city/highway mileage is in your STI and if you have any performance mods or anything on it. Not to mention the STI has less range because of the lower mpg's.
I've been reading a lot that the WRX has decent mileage in the FA20DIT, something like 30+ highway and mid 20's in the city if you're not hammering it. Then the STI gets maybe 23-25 highway and 16-19 city. Are these numbers relatively accurate? I most likely will get the WRX, but I still need to test drive them both. I really do not want to buy the WRX and end up with lower gas mileage than I think, and then have that 'what if' thought about the STI.
Also, is the insurance of the STI that much more than the WRX? I've been getting quotes and its like 10-20 bucks more than the WRX which is no big deal, just wondering if anyone has some numbers to throw around.
I am trying to make sure I have no regrets with my purchase, first time buying something so expensive! Though it will be my 3rd Subaru!
I've been reading a lot that the WRX has decent mileage in the FA20DIT, something like 30+ highway and mid 20's in the city if you're not hammering it. Then the STI gets maybe 23-25 highway and 16-19 city. Are these numbers relatively accurate? I most likely will get the WRX, but I still need to test drive them both. I really do not want to buy the WRX and end up with lower gas mileage than I think, and then have that 'what if' thought about the STI.
Also, is the insurance of the STI that much more than the WRX? I've been getting quotes and its like 10-20 bucks more than the WRX which is no big deal, just wondering if anyone has some numbers to throw around.
I am trying to make sure I have no regrets with my purchase, first time buying something so expensive! Though it will be my 3rd Subaru!